Licensed Daycare in Oregon
Search 1,950 verified daycare and childcare centers across Oregon, sourced directly from Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.
Oregon Childcare Licensing
In Oregon, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC). Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:5 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:10 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC)What's distinctive about Oregon: Oregon's Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) subsidy is generous (parents up to 250% federal poverty) but waitlist-heavy. Portland metro hosts most quality programs.
Quick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC)
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg infant cost
- $1,380/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $1,080/mo
Oregon Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits
Oregon families can apply for Oregon Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (800) 699-9074
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